Christmas Doughnuts

Name: Christmas Doughnuts
Ingredients: 6 eggs; 2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1 teaspoon lemon extract; 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 6 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup milk; Additional oil for deep-fat frying; Confectioners' sugar, optional

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

6 eggs
2 cup sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon lemon extract
7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
6 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup milk
Additional oil for deep-fat frying
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Directions

1

In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and oil until blended. Beat in extract. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; stir into egg mixture alternately with milk. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2

Divide dough in half. Roll out one portion to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 1-1/2-in. round cookie cutter. Repeat with remaining dough.
3

In an electric skillet or deep-fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry doughnuts for about 4 minutes or until golden brown, turning once with a slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.